Charli XCX is giving fans the chance to hear her upcoming album Music, Fashion, Film nearly two weeks before its official release by hosting a series of special listening parties in cinemas around the world.
The global events will take place between 9 and 11 July, with screenings in 25 cities across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Japan. The album is then officially released on 24 July.
Where are Charli XCX’s album listening parties?
The preview events will be held in independent cinemas, allowing fans to experience the full album before anyone else.
Confirmed UK and Ireland venues include:
- The Castle, London
- Savoy Cinema, Stockport
- Cinema and Showtime, Dublin
Additional listening parties are taking place across Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Japan.
When is Music, Fashion, Film released?
After the advance listening sessions, Music, Fashion, Film will be released worldwide on 24 July.
The album follows Charli’s critically acclaimed Brat and has already been previewed by three singles:
- Rock Music
- SS26
- Wink Wink
Charli XCX teases mystery album collaboration
While promoting the album, Charli confirmed there is just one featured artist on the record, but says fans are unlikely to work out who it is.
Speaking on French television programme Quotidien, she said:
“There is one collaboration.
“I’m not telling you, but you won’t be able to guess.”
She doubled down on the secrecy, adding:
“I’d bet money on you not guessing. You can try!
“You could have 1000 chances and you still wouldn’t guess.”
Charli and Madonna put feud rumours to rest
Ahead of the album’s release, Charli also made headlines after appearing alongside Madonna during Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show in Paris.
The appearance followed months of online speculation that the pair had fallen out after Charli declared in Rock Music that “the dance floor is dead”, prompting fans to interpret Madonna’s Instagram post as a response.
Madonna wrote:
“If your Dance Floor feels dead Maybe you’re playing the wrong music.”
Any rumours of tension appeared to be short-lived. The pair were later photographed sitting together, embracing and dancing behind the DJ booth at the show’s after-party, where Madonna’s Thief of Hearts and Hung Up were among the songs played.
